The highest-paying jobs at Google

So it's not much of a surprise that engineers top the list of Google's highest-paying positions.

But there's a lot more to running Google than just programming. And Google is willing to pay top dollar for the best candidates, regardless of the field, according to annual salary data we pulled from Glassdoor.

Salary data on Glassdoor is an average based on anonymous reports that were voluntarily shared by both current and recent employees.

Note: All figures refer to base salaries and do not include bonuses. Salaries also vary based on experience. We also didn't include some redundant or mislabeled entries on the list.

This is an update of a post originally written by Karyne Levy and Matt Lynley.

19. Technical program manager IV

Google’s technical program managers are tasked with ushering projects through their entire life cycle, which includes managing project schedules, identifying any risks involved, and communicating project goals to stakeholders.

16. Communications manager

When you’re as large as Google, it’s especially important to make sure the company’s mission and statements are as clear and well-stated as possible. That’s why the communications manager position is among Google’s most well-compensated opportunities.

15. Engineering manager II

Oftentimes, engineers create the foundation that supports Google’s most important products. An engineering manager would be in charge of supervising teams of engineers to develop, test, and create new products.

14. Staff user experience designer

Designing the user experience behind a product is one of the most important jobs at any tech company, which is why Google is willing to pay top dollar for great designers. User experience designers are essentially tasked with making sure Google’s products look nice and are easy to use.

11. Site reliability engineer

As the title implies, staff site reliability engineers must be crafty troubleshooters. When hiring for this job, Google will be looking to see whether or not you can fix issues with its services and if your web design skills are up to snuff, according to this Glassdoor post from a candidate that applied for the job.

9. Staff software engineer

Engineers at Google need to be excellent at solving complex problems. This is why the company is known for challenging job candidates with puzzling brain teasers. But, based on Glassdoor’s data, it seems like they compensate these employees well. Google’s salary for this position is 60% higher than the national average, according to Glassdoor.

8. Lead software engineer

A lead software engineer is generally responsible for the underlying architecture of a given program. Since “lead” indicates this is a senior role, a lead software engineer is also likely responsible for managing other members of the team too.

7. Senior staff software engineer

Google’s senior software engineers are among the highest paid employees at the company. These engineers are expected to take the technical lead in whichever department they work in, whether that be YouTube, AdWords, or any other division of the company.

3. Business operations principal

This type of role would require you to manage projects commissioned by Google’s executive team. You’d work with the company’s senior leadership to develop and launch operational initiatives, according to a Google job listing. It requires 6 years of experience.

2. Engineering director

As its name implies, an engineering director oversees all aspects of engineering within a company. This type of job could require up to 10 years of experience, according to career building website Monster.

1. Finance director

This is one of the highest-paying jobs you can get at Google, according to Glassdoor. A finance director typically manages all financial tasks for a company, which could include maintaining financial statements and making sure all departments are complying with the company’s financial policies.